Famous quotes containing the word asked:
“One of the ministers of Truro, when I asked what the fishermen did in the winter, answered that they did nothing but go a- visiting, sit about, and tell stories, though they worked hard in summer. Yet it is not a long vacation they get. I am sorry that I have not been there in winter to hear their yarns.”
—Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)
“Although then a printer by trade, he listed himself in this early directory as an antiquarian. When he was asked the reason for this he replied that he always thought every town should have at least one antiquarian, and since none appeared for the post, he volunteered.”
—For the State of Iowa, U.S. public relief program (1935-1943)
“Andrews: Do you love her?
Peter: A normal human being couldn’t live under the same roof with her without going nutty. She’s my idea of nothing!
Andrews: I asked you a simple question. Do you love her?
Peter: Yes! But don’t hold it against me. I’m a little screwy myself.”
—Robert Riskin (1897–1955)